Archives for May 2017

On Saturday, May 27th, the San Luis Library will host Sensory Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Children who are on the autism spectrum or have special needs can enjoy stories, music, songs, and movement activities. Children of all ages welcome. Please call (928) 627-8344 to register. The San Luis Library is located at 1075 N 6th […]

On Tuesday, May 23rd, the Yuma County Library District, in collaboration with U.S. Small Business Administration, AZ Western College Small Business Development Center, and Veterans Business Outreach Center, will host “Veterans Business Outreach Center on the Road” from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Main Library. Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) on the Road […]

On Saturday, May 27th, Linda Harris and Judith Marcum will present “Adoptions in Family Research” at 10:30 a.m. at the Main Library. Learn techniques for uncovering biological family connections in both historic and contemporary records. There is no charge to attend. The Genealogical Society of Yuma offers a variety of programs to enhance and improve […]

Calling all artists! On Thursday, May 25th, teens are invited to the San Luis Library at 4:00 p.m. for a logo contest! Artists ages 12-18 are invited to design a new logo for the library’s Teen Room! There is no charge to participate. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. The San […]

Follow the clues to “escape the room” at the Main Library! On Wednesday, May 24th, teens ages 13-18 are invited to play Escape Room at 4:30 p.m. Solve puzzles and find clues to find the key that allows you to escape the room within a time limit. There is no charge to attend. The Main […]

Bring in cans of food to pay for your overdue fines during Food for Fines: Summer Edition at Yuma County Libraries! From 9:00 a.m. Monday, June 5th until 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 15th, one dollar in overdue fines will be cleared for every 10 oz. (or larger) can of food that is donated. Only labeled […]

Getting ready for the next Comic Con? Beginning Saturday, May 20th, the Heritage Library will host a Cosplay Workshop from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. the third Saturday of every month. Work on your costume and accessories with fellow geeks! Ages 16+ welcome. Some supplies provided. There is no charge to attend. The Heritage Library […]

According to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, there are currently over 60 million displaced persons in the world, most of them women and children. Less than one percent of the refugees worldwide are offered the opportunity to build new lives in another country. What does it mean to be a refugee? What do […]

On Friday, May 19th, children of all ages are invited to the Wellton Library at 3:00 p.m. for Bottle Flippin’ Friday! Earn points by completing individual challenges, group “All Out Flip Outs,” and more! Small prizes will be awarded. There is no charge to attend. The Wellton Library is located at 28790 San Jose Avenue […]

Stargazers can enjoy the cosmos at the Foothills Library! The library’s astronomy group will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 18th, in the Foothills Library parking lot, 13226 E. South Frontage Road. Lawn chairs, binoculars, and telescopes welcome! Telescopes will be provided courtesy of the Friends of the Foothills Library. There is no charge […]